Things You Should Never Use On Or Do To Your Bike.

Butch · May 20th, 2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bait

Never use an open trailer without a rock guard in front. The sand and rocks being kicked up will destroy the paint.

Never trailer with your bike while covered with a tarp; the rubbing effect will take your paint off like sandpaper and the gromets "ding" the tanks and fenders.

Proof positive you should never trailer your bike and should ALWAYS ride it to the event

Cambo · May 20th, 2009, 02:53 PM

Never put a padlock on your front rotor..while in theory this is a good idea, if you forget to leave it on and back your bike up out of the garage you can easily snap or damage your speedo cable. Steering lock is much better!

Billanator · May 23rd, 2009, 01:12 AM

Water is always the best thing to use. It may take a little elbo grease but it works every time. If time is a issue just rub harder.

GRISSLEHEAD · Jun 9th, 2009, 09:54 PM

Maguiar's & Eagle One detailer sprays are great on bikes & windshields. No damage whatsoever & a beautful clear shine.

xlcruser · Jun 14th, 2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by glider

I would rather see Pledge on the entire bike than Windex. That has ammonia in most brands which isn't good for painted parts and will strip any wax off the rest of the bike when you use it.

Glider, about using Pledge, I have read that it is a good product and works well. Is it something you use after a good wash? Instead of a wash? Or how? Does it take the place of a wax? Thanks for your advice.

glider · Jun 14th, 2009, 09:17 PM

You're not reading

Pledge Uses - Harley Davidson Community

wildchild · Jun 15th, 2009, 06:39 AM

Washing, Meguiars Gold Class
Polishing, Gold Class Wax
Chrome, Mothers Chrome Polish

Microfibre Cloth to polish chrome and paint, and clean after use for next polish job.

I haven't tried Mother polish, anyone used it.

For chrome rims, I use a lambswool duster before I go anywhere near them with a cloth.
A cloth may pick up some sandy dust and scatch them.

DexDexter · Jun 18th, 2009, 02:22 PM

Brake fluids are not all the same. Never ever put DOT3 or DOT4 in a brake system that takes DOT5. You'll be sorry.

Check the master cylinder cap and always put the proper fluid in the brake system.

pete malone · Jun 19th, 2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by xlcruser

Glider, about using Pledge, I have read that it is a good product and works well. Is it something you use after a good wash? Instead of a wash? Or how? Does it take the place of a wax? Thanks for your advice.

Can't beleive you've got 50 posts and don't know about the Glider Pledge Campaign !!

glider · Jun 19th, 2009, 04:29 PM

Some people just like to have the search done for them

May 20th, 2009, 02:53 PM	#42
Cambo Start The Engine Ride: 1991 Heritage Softail Join Date: May 10th, 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 30 My Mood:	Re: Things You Should Never Use On Or Do To Your Bike. Never put a padlock on your front rotor..while in theory this is a good idea, if you forget to leave it on and back your bike up out of the garage you can easily snap or damage your speedo cable. Steering lock is much better!

May 23rd, 2009, 01:12 AM	#43
Billanator New Family Ride: 2005 FXDI Join Date: May 18th, 2009 Location: Keller Texas Posts: 7	Re: Things You Should Never Use On Or Do To Your Bike. Water is always the best thing to use. It may take a little elbo grease but it works every time. If time is a issue just rub harder.

Jun 9th, 2009, 09:54 PM	#44
GRISSLEHEAD Start The Engine Ride: 2001 ELECTRA GLIDE CLASSIC Join Date: Jun 9th, 2009 Location: The Shenandoah Valley Posts: 15 My Mood:	Re: Things You Should Never Use On Or Do To Your Bike. Maguiar's & Eagle One detailer sprays are great on bikes & windshields. No damage whatsoever & a beautful clear shine. __________________ THERE'S NO LIFE....LIKE THE LOW LIFE ! WWW.340SOUTH.WEBS.COM

Jun 14th, 2009, 09:17 PM	#46
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,053 My Mood:	Re: Things You Should Never Use On Or Do To Your Bike. You're not reading Pledge Uses - Harley Davidson Community __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Jun 15th, 2009, 06:39 AM	#47
wildchild Start The Engine Ride: 2008 Fatboy Custom Join Date: Aug 2nd, 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 20 My Mood:	Washing, Meguiars Gold Class Polishing, Gold Class Wax Chrome, Mothers Chrome Polish Microfibre Cloth to polish chrome and paint, and clean after use for next polish job. I haven't tried Mother polish, anyone used it. For chrome rims, I use a lambswool duster before I go anywhere near them with a cloth. A cloth may pick up some sandy dust and scatch them. Last edited by R. Lewis; Jun 15th, 2009 at 05:45 PM. Reason: condense info.

Jun 18th, 2009, 02:22 PM	#48
DexDexter Start The Engine Ride: 2002 FXDWG Join Date: Jun 13th, 2009 Location: NS, Canada Posts: 35	Re: Things You Should Never Use On Or Do To Your Bike. Brake fluids are not all the same. Never ever put DOT3 or DOT4 in a brake system that takes DOT5. You'll be sorry. Check the master cylinder cap and always put the proper fluid in the brake system.

Jun 19th, 2009, 04:29 PM	#50
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,053 My Mood:	Re: Things You Should Never Use On Or Do To Your Bike. Some people just like to have the search done for them __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

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